Which place is cheaper, San Sebastian or Agadir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Agadir or San Sebastian?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Agadir and San Sebastian can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Agadir or San Sebastian?
Agadir
Agadir is a city with a long and tragic past. In 1960 the city suffered from an earthquake, destroying the city including the ancient Kasbah. Approximately 15,000 people were killed, 12,000 were injured and around 35,000 people were left homeless. They began rebuilding the city center on a grid system, making it easy for today's visitors to navigate and get around this city. The new city is full of boulevards with cafes and a mix of 1960s and classic Moroccan architecture. Today, the city is still growing and welcomes European vacationers to its resort destinations. Visitors appreciate the clean beaches, outstanding golf courses and luxurious health and beauty spas.
San Sebastian
San Sebastián is a city in northern Spain very well known for its summertime fun in the sun. While the streets are cool and happening at night, they take on a different charm by day. Beautiful beaches line the city's edge, right next to elegant historic architecture and churches, topping charts as some of the best city beaches in Europe. The food, too, is said to be some of the best with traditional Basque cuisine as well as the popular pintxo (tapas) bites. San Sebastián is a place of lively culture, teeming with beauty, flavors, and colors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Morocco, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Spain, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAgadir $59San Sebastian $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Agadir is $59, while the average daily cost in San Sebastian is $96. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Agadir and San Sebastian in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAgadir $41San Sebastian $43
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAgadir $82San Sebastian $86
Compare Hotels in Agadir and San Sebastian
Looking for a hotel in Agadir or San Sebastian? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Agadir Hotel Prices and San Sebastian Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Agadir $4.19San Sebastian $15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Agadir
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Agadir:
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CTM bus from Eassaouira to Agadir$13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Agadir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Agadir:
- Agadir Tamraght Taghazout Paradise Valley & Lunch Transfers: $11
- shutlle transfer agadir airport to hotels city center : $11
- Taxi Transfer Agadir Airoport: $11
- Shuttle bus transfers agadir and taghazout: $11
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $12
- Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers Agadir or Taghazout: $12
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $12
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $14
- Airport Private Transfer: $15
- Agadir or Taghazout: Paradise Valley with Lunch & Transfers: $15
- Sunset Camel Ride in Agadir or Taghazout With Transfers: $17
- Agadir Airport: Premium Transfer to Taghazout or Agadir 24/7: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Sebastian
Some specific examples of transportation prices in San Sebastian:
- Private Transfer from the Airport to San Sebastian City: $84
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Pamplona Airport : $245
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian Airport to Pamplona city: $247
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian city to Bilbao Airport: $268
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Bilbao: $268
- San Sebastián-Bilbao city or airport private transfer: $273
- Private Transfer from San Sebastian to Vitoria: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Agadir or San Sebastian?
Prices for flights to both San Sebastian and Agadir change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAgadir $13San Sebastian $33
Typical Food Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of dining costs in Agadir are as follows:
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Dinner$23
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Dinner$7.48
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Agadir
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Agadir.
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $17
- From Sunset Camel Ride w/ Transfers, Optional Dinner: $17
- Flamingo River Camel Ride with Optional BBQ Dinner: $18
- Agadir Camel Ride Flamingo River & BBQ Dinner: $19
- Camel Ride Tour with Tea and Dinner Option: $20
- Camel Ride With Tea & BBQ Dinner Option: $21
- From Agadir or Taghazout: Camel Ride BBQ Lunch or Dinner: $28
- From Sunset Camel Ride with BBQ Dinner and Transfer: $29
- Agadir Camel Trek Sunset Tour with Dinner Barbecue: $31
- Sunset Camel Safari with Moroccan Dinner & BBQ: $32
- Agadir Camel Riding +Sunset and Dinner( barbecue): $33
- Sunset Horse Ride With Dinner: $36
Typical Food Prices in San Sebastian
Some typical examples of dining costs in San Sebastian are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$59
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Lunch for 2$11
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Lunch for 2$34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Sebastian
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in San Sebastian.
- San Sebastian Walking and Food Tour: $104
- Insider Best Culinary Gems Guided Food Tour in San Sebastian: $109
- Basque Cuisine Cooking Class with Market Visit: $148
- Full Day San Sebastian Food Tour : $150
- I travel for Food Tour in San Sebastian: $152
- Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town: $152
- Private San Sebastian Walking Food Tour: $158
- Michelin Star Secrets Cooking Class in San Sebastian: $213
- Food tour in San Sebastian and Visit to a Gastronomical Club: $224
- History and flavors of San Sebastian for Dinner with Eskerne Falcón: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Agadir $3.20San Sebastian $36
Typical Entertainment Prices in Agadir
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Agadir are as follows:
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Show Tickets$2.24
Tours and Activities in Agadir
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Agadir are as follows:
- Guided tour of Argan Oil production factory for organic cosmetics: $4.36
- Argan Oil Factory Tour: $5.15
- Agadir or Taghazout : Sunday Market Souk El Had Guided Tour: $7.93
- Crocoparc Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $9.62
- Agadir : City Sightseeing Tour: $10
- From Agadir/Taghazout: Paradise Valley & Atlas Mountain Tour: $12
- Paradise Valley swimming Tour From Agadir & Taghazout: $12
- Agadir Half Day Sightseeing Tour City : $13
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Attraction: $14
- City Sightseeing Tour With Agadir Oufella Visit: $14
- Explore Agadir Souk El Had With a Licensed Tour Guide: $14
- Agadir City Tour - Half Day - Guided By Couscous: $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Sebastian
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in San Sebastian are as follows:
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Valle de los Caídos Monument$6.43
Tours and Activities in San Sebastian
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for San Sebastian are as follows:
- San Sebastian Walking Tour With Pintxo And Drink: $16
- Guided tour of San Sebastián: $19
- Walking Tour in San Sebastian: $43
- Electric scooter city tour: $45
- City tour, bike ride: $45
- San Sebastian : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $49
- City tour, by electric bicycle: $50
- Private Walking Tour in San Sebastian with Pintxo and Drink: $54
- San Sebastián City Bike tour : $54
- Private Guided Sightseeing Bike Tour of San Sebastian: $60
- Hondarribia, S.Juan & S.Pedro Small Group Tour from San Sebastian: $60
- Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián : $61
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAgadir -San Sebastian $21
Sample the Local Flavors in San Sebastian
Also in San Sebastian, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening): $141
- Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour with Hotel Pick-up from San Sebastian: $148
- Best quality food & wine tasting tour in San Sebastian. : $191
- Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian: $240
- Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian: $251
- Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from San Sebastian Private Tour: $298
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Agadir and San Sebastian, we can see that San Sebastian is more expensive. And not only is Agadir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Agadir is in Africa and San Sebastian is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Agadir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Agadir and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in San Sebastian would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in San Sebastian than you might in Agadir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Agadir Expensive? and Is San Sebastian Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Agadir or San Sebastian?
Agadir has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of San Sebastian. When comparing the sizes of Agadir and San Sebastian, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Agadir or San Sebastian?
San Sebastian has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Agadir experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Agadir or San Sebastian in the Summer?
Both San Sebastian and Agadir are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Agadir throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to San Sebastian for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
Agadir is a little warmer than San Sebastian in the summer. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and San Sebastian fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
It's quite sunny in San Sebastian. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Agadir. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than San Sebastian during summer. Agadir gets 253 hours of sunny skies, while San Sebastian receives 209 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Agadir usually receives less rain than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while San Sebastian receives 81 mm (3.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAgadir 26°C (79°F)San Sebastian 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Agadir or San Sebastian in the Autumn?
Both San Sebastian and Agadir during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Agadir because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to San Sebastian in the autumn for the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Agadir is a little warmer than San Sebastian. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Agadir in October average around 22°C (72°F), and San Sebastian averages at about 16°C (60°F).
It's quite sunny in Agadir. In the autumn, Agadir often gets more sunshine than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 238 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Sebastian receives 144 hours of full sun.
San Sebastian gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Agadir usually gets less rain in October than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while San Sebastian receives 155 mm (6.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAgadir 22°C (72°F)San Sebastian 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Agadir or San Sebastian in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Agadir and San Sebastian. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Agadir year-round. Also, most visitors come to San Sebastian for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In January, Agadir is generally much warmer than San Sebastian. Daily temperatures in Agadir average around 15°C (59°F), and San Sebastian fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In Agadir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Agadir usually receives more sunshine than San Sebastian during winter. Agadir gets 223 hours of sunny skies, while San Sebastian receives 85 hours of full sun in the winter.
San Sebastian receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Agadir usually receives less rain than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while San Sebastian receives 183 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAgadir 15°C (59°F)San Sebastian 8°C (47°F)
Should I visit Agadir or San Sebastian in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Agadir as well as San Sebastian. Agadir attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the spring months attract visitors to San Sebastian because of the beaches.
Agadir is much warmer than San Sebastian in the spring. The daily temperature in Agadir averages around 19°C (66°F) in April, and San Sebastian fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Agadir this time of the year. In the spring, Agadir often gets more sunshine than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 273 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while San Sebastian receives 141 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in San Sebastian. Agadir usually gets less rain in April than San Sebastian. Agadir gets 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while San Sebastian receives 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAgadir 19°C (66°F)San Sebastian 12°C (54°F)
Typical Weather for San Sebastian and Agadir
| Agadir | San Sebastian | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 19°C (66°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 139 mm (5.5 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Oct | 22°C (72°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
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